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Wild pear (Pyrus pyraster)

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Item number

1291

Seed quantity:

10 Pcs.

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Needs cold for germination

Botanical name:

P. communis subsp pyraster, Pyrus pyraster

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The wild pear is a very rare tree which occurs naturally in warm, nutrient-rich sites around Central Europe. In fact, in some countries it is listed as part of the endangered species. It is the ancestors of many cultivated varieties of pears.

The wild pear tree's ecological benefits for all kinds of wildlife is substantial. Insects love the flower nectar and hedgehogs, dormice, martens and badgers like its fruit. In mythology the wild pear is often the tree which attracts dragons, demons and witches.

Another highly appreciated product of the wild pear is its very heavy and dense wood, which has a reddish color and is highly sought after for carving and wood turning.

Contents: about 10 wild pear seeds
Sowing and cultivation

The wild pear grows a shrub and can reach the size of a tree. Loves warm slightly moist (but not waterlogged) locations. Seeds germinate best after a 3-month cold treatment at about 1 ° C (stratification) or if sown outdoors in a protected location (germination often takes months).

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This online shop is operated by the German company Magic Garden Seeds GmbH. We provide plant seeds for old and rare species, heirloom rarities and organic seeds for the cultivation of special ornamental and useful plants, vegetables and fruit varieties.